Latest News - Arts - Ireland

The poignant true story of the 4,000 famine orphans who were transported from Irish workhouses to Australia between 1848 and 1850 is the subject of an exiting new project by the County Limerick Youth Theatre.

President Mary McAleese has praised Limerick City and County Arts Offices for enhancing public appreciation of and access to the arts.

The arts in the Mid West Region received a significant boost today with the award of a contract to commence refurbishment of the old museum at the De Valera Library in Ennis, Co Clare.

Kids Express 2010, a poetry competition for school aged children, is now open for submissions.

Acclaimed Irish composer and musician Philip Carty begins a national tour on Wednesday 7th October 2009 at 8pm at St John’s Cathedral, Limerick City

Poet and performance artist Kylyra appearing live in Dublin on 29 September 2009.

Poets Express, a night of performance poetry in Bantry, has released photographs, audio recordings, and video.

Giftedkids.ie launches a new online teens magazine for and by creative and talented teens in Ireland. From poetry to artwork, comic strips to commentary "Our Voice" offers the opportunity for teenagers to publish work online.

Captain EO is a 3-D film formerly shown at Disney theme parks. It stars Michael Jackson and it was directed by Francis Ford Coppola. It has two songs ("We Are Here to Change the World" and "Another Part of Me") by Michael Jackson.

Poets Express, a night of performance poetry in Bantry, had an amazing first year that showcased talent from the UK, Northern Ireland, and Ireland.

America’s Biggest Book Promoter is bringing an Irish Author’s new publication to 1,000,000 people this summer!

Poets Express announces the short list for Kids Express poetry competition.

Poets Express proudly announces the final list of guest performers for 11 July 2009.

RealTime Publishing are delighted to announce the releases of the second installment in a Thriller Trilogy by author James R, Vance.

RealTime Publishing are delighted to announce the releases of the first in a series of five Sci-Fi novels by author Sam Smith.

RealTime Publishing are delighted to announce the releases of the first installment in a Thriller Trilogy by author James R, Vance.

RealTime Publishing author, Dawn Beaumont-Lane, is nominated for the 2009 Indie Excellence Awards for her Childrens Story book "Fairy Glade and other Enchanting Tales".

Kids Express, a poetry competition for school aged children, is now open for submissions.

Poet and performance artist Kylyra appearing live in Manchester.

Poet and performance artist Kylyra announces the web premiere of her new audio poetry project, KyPoetry.

HB today launched their Let’s Sail Competition, calling on primary and secondary school students throughout the country to design and build a boat, made using HB ice-cream sticks, by the closing date of 27th April 2009.

The Shaw Gallery, Cork is delighted to announce details of it's 3rd Annual Christmas Exhibition, opening on Friday, 29th November at 6pm at the newly renovated premises on Washington Street.

Irish hard rock band Deemed Psychotic return to the studio to finish '2nd Take' and release nine new songs for free at www.darkworld.com.

On November 6th at 8pm, Cork-based Scottish artist Tom Campbell opens an exhibition of new paintings at the Shaw Gallery, Washington Steet.

Tuesday, 14 October 2008 - Well-known faces from across County Clare are dusting off their dance shoes in order to strut their stuff in a major charity fundraiser at Glór Irish Music Centre in Ennis.

Promising young irish artist Hugh Delap, currently based in London, opens his first solo show at Cork's Shaw Galleryon October 15th 2008. The exhibition, opening at 8pm, comprises of 15 striking oil paintings.

• Repak Recycling Week launched by first of it’s kind art exhibition • Recycling target for 2008 is 250,000 tonnes • Recyclemore.ie launched as a quick guide to help consumers

An Irish based eBook Publisher and Retailer announces their partnership with Allbooks Review. It will give authors affiliated with The eBook Sale access to services vital to their literary success.

Dark World International opens new internet gallery featuring the digital artwork of Minnesota artist Dean Pazzi.

Dark World International is proud to announce the release of 'Chapter One - Remastered' from Stygian Tars.

Dark World International is proud to announce the release of 'Riddle' from Johnny M.

Dark World International headquarters has moved to a new location in West Cork, Ireland.

Photography information site Goldprints.com has just launched its new stock image directory.

Dream Quest has joined Dark World International in Ireland and is currently in the studio recording their next release.

Dark World International is proud to announce the launch of www.dnet-demonspace.com to showcase the satirical writings of K. Kylyra Ameringer.

Dark World International opens new internet gallery featuring the work of award winning photographer Kristine Ameringer.

It's high time someone spoke up for the artists & the people behind the scenes & who better to speak about it than the Dj’s & Artists themselves. Bearing in mind the changes that have occurred and where we are at as a nation towards Music.

Dark World International is proud to announce the signing of techno artist Doctor When.

Techno artist Johnny M has signed up with Dark World International to release his newest CD, Riddle.

Ennis, County Clare, IRELAND, 18th January 08 – A number of Galway literary and academic figures have been confirmed as participants in the Ennis Book Club Festival 2008, details of which were announced this week.

Ennis, County Clare, IRELAND, 7th January 08 - A number of internationally renowned authors have been confirmed as participants in the Ennis Book Club Festival 2008, details of which were announced today.

Clare people involved or interested in the traditional arts are being urged to consolidate the future development of the sector by attending the next meeting of the Clare Traditional Arts Forum in the Old Ground Hotel, Ennis today.

Newcastle West, Limerick, 20th Sept 07 - One of Ireland's largest annual gatherings of contemporary poets and writers will be officially opened in Newcastle West, County Limerick this evening.

An exhibition featuring the work of some of Irish history's most important painters will open tomorrow (Tuesday) at the Courthouse Gallery in Ennistymon, County Clare.

The Clare Arts Office has announced that a stunning exhibition of Irish paintings dating from 1919 to the present day will open at the Courthouse Gallery, Ennistymon on 4th September 2007.

While it may not have featured blockbuster Hollywood movies or the glamour of the Oscar's red carpet, the screening of five films produced by Clare schools contained plenty of drama when it took place in the Temple Gate Hotel Ennis last evening.

Clare County Council has announced that it is currently seeking applications from artists for places at the award-winning Tulla Stables Studios.